Beijing - South Korean variety shows have topped Tudou.com's (a subsidiary of Youku Tudou Inc.) must-view lists for young and social media-savvy Chinese viewers. With titles from Korean television stations SBS, KBS, and MBC, Tudou's collection has attracted almost 100 million total views.Tudou offers 15 Korean variety shows, six of which are exclusive to Tudou. According to data from Youku Index, the target audience of Korean variety shows is generally between ages 15 and 35. According … [Read more...] about Korean variety shows top Tudou’s “must-view” lists
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MTV EXIT launches online doc in China
Han Geng Beijing - MTV EXIT and Chinese star Han Geng have launched Human Traffic: China, a documentary aiming to raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking in China. The documentary will be hosted by Han Geng and is also available on MTV EXIT's website. In addition, MTV China’s popular nightly programme TLC will be premiering exclusive clips from the documentary from October 9-11. The 36-minute documentary is in Mandarin, with English subtitles, and is available … [Read more...] about MTV EXIT launches online doc in China
Mei Tian Mei Yu’s “Planet Homebuddies” scores strong ratings
Planet Homebuddies Beijing-based entertainment company Mei Tian Mei Yu (Mei Tian) has reported that its new Web / TV sitcom Planet Homebuddies has amassed seven million viewers since launching in February on top China portals and online platforms Tudou, Youku, Baofeng, PPTV, iQiyi and SINA. The six-part series that premiered during the Chinese New Year, takes a humorous look at the new trend among China’s white collar youth who choose to live and work at home. Based on a concept by … [Read more...] about Mei Tian Mei Yu’s “Planet Homebuddies” scores strong ratings
Pepsi steps up with expansive web movie campaign
Beijing – Following the success of its 2012 Chinese New Year campaign, Pepsi has again partnered with Youku Tudou on a web movie campaign, Bring Love Home. The 30-minute web movie premiered January 21, simultaneously on Youku.com, Tudou.com, and in a Beijing theatre packed with Pepsi celebrities. Pepsi's 2012 campaign of the same title involved a web movie released on Youku and a call for Youku users to upload videos expressing their wishes for their family members. Prior to the movie … [Read more...] about Pepsi steps up with expansive web movie campaign
Youku and Tudou complete merger
Beijing and Shanghai – Youku Tudou Inc. (Youku) and Tudou Holdings Limited (Tudou) have announced the completion of the merger between Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger dated March 11, 2012. As a result of the merger, Tudou has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku. Youku's name was changed from Youku Inc. to Youku Tudou Inc. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Tudou Class A ordinary share and Tudou … [Read more...] about Youku and Tudou complete merger
Youku shareholders approve merger with Tudou
Hong Kong – Youku Inc. shareholders have voted in favour of the proposal to issue Youku Class A shares as the consideration for the merger with Tudou Holdings Limited. The combined entity will be named Youku Tudou Inc. The parties expect to complete the merger as soon as possible. Upon completion, Tudou will become a privately held company wholly-owned by Youku, and Tudou's American depositary shares will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. … [Read more...] about Youku shareholders approve merger with Tudou